Definition
Food Services and Drinking Places (NAICS 722)

Under this topic you will find the North American Industry Classification System definition of the Food Services and Drinking Places (NAICS 722) subsector. You can use this definition to properly identify the segment of the industry you wish to study further in other sections of Canadian Industry Statistics.

Definition of the Subsector

The subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in preparing meals, snacks and beverages, to customer order, for immediate consumption on and off the premises. This subsector does not include food service activities that occur within establishments such as hotels, civic and social associations, amusement and recreation parks, and theatres. However, leased food-service locations in facilities such as hotels, shopping malls, airports and department stores are included. The industry groups within this subsector reflect the level and type of service provided.

Exclusions

Establishments primarily engaged in:

• preparing and/or delivering food for the needy (62421, Community Food Services)